SIT ON THIS AND SPIN

This is my 2018 Zwift setup. I recently bought a used Specialized Dolce specifically for use with the Wahoo trainer, so I no longer have to dismantle the back end of my Roubaix every time I want to train indoors. 

The view from the top of Mt. Wilson, home of an observatory and the Cosmic Cafe. This was a Different Spokes, rated at Advanced/Extreme. I must be getting better if I can do one of those...

Shortly after this picture was taken, we began a VERY COLD descent through patches of snow and ice on the shady side of the mountain - something native Angelinos are not accustomed to dealing with.  

Good Morning Los Angeles.

An early morning bike ride through Griffith Park, in an attempt to get some climbing in. The ride started and ended at home, and began just as the sun was starting to show its face in an attempt to stay ahead of what would become a very hot day. I encountered a family of coyotes near the Greek Theatre that had the same idea.

Behold the 2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Comp.

I bought a this bike from Just Ride LA in August, and have been doing quite a bit of riding since. I completed a two-hour bike fitting session, and it was time well spent. Before settling on this bike, I rode several others including a Pinarello, Bianchi, and Ciocc. But this one just felt right.

My REI flat-bar bike is now relegated to commuting to work, CicLAvia, and another other rides where bike etiquette does not seem to be in effect.

Since I bought this bike, I’ve been a regular at Different Spokes club rides. I’ve been a member of Difference Spokes for almost 3 years, but never bothered to show up for a ride until recently. I’m working up a century ride, but to date have only gone as far as 76 miles in a single ride.

My first night ride from home from work. 

Last time I tried this at night, it was unlit and well populated with homeless folks who like to stroll aimlessly after the sun goes down. At one point I had to outrun a very angry dog because their encampment was so close to the bike path. 

Now they’ve installed LED streetlamp all along the LA River bike path, so now that 5-mile stretch is no longer like riding through Zombie Land. And the strong headwind that usually slows me down was GONE.